Behringer Neutron Semi-Modular Synthesizer - Secondhand

Full Description

Semi-modular fully analog synthesizer

The Behringer Neutron is a paraphonic semi-modular synth featuring a fully analog circuit. Recreating the classic VCO design for optimal sound performance. The semi-modular architecture features an array of connections including patch points and MIDI I/O, as well as default routings that require no patching. At the core of the synth are the dual 3340 analog oscillators, delivering a wide sonic range for unprecedented sound design capabilities. You can blend oscillator waveforms, seamlessly blending between tone modulation, pulse, sawtooth, triangle and sine waves. This allows you to achieve new waveform combinations for a truly unique sound.

Paraphonic mode

When used in Paraphonic mode, the Behringer Neutron allows both oscillators to be controlled independently. This versatile feature allows for deeper control of your synth, ideal for live performances for making dynamic changes on the fly. It also boasts individual pulse width/tone modulation control, allowing you to fine-tune your sound. The synth includes a self-oscillating, multi-mode VCF with dual output, allowing you to sculpt your sound with the powerful filters. Two analog ADSR generators provide modulation of the VCF and VCA for further modulation options, allowing you to change the style and shape of your sound. This allows you to achieve everything from percussive sounds to rich melodic tones.

Analog delay and overdrive circuit

The Neutron comes complete with a multiple stage analog delay, basing its design on the classic Bucket Brigade Delay technology. The overdrive circuit delivers analog warmth and edge to your sounds, bringing out the brash side of your tones. Also included is a noise generator, designed to dramatically change the waveform generation, for sound experimentation purposes. The flexible LFO features five waveforms shapes in total as well as MIDI clock sync and key sync.

Jack matrix

In total, the Neutron Synthesizer features 36 controls and 7 buttons, giving you direct access to all the parameters in real-time. This control section features notched rotary controls, allowing you to change your settings with ease. The ergonomic layout is set in section with clearly annotated rotary controls. The 32/24 out jack matrix provides a wide range of patching options, keeping true to vintage-style synthesis. This allows you to get hands-on with your parameters, as well as communicating with other equipment. It also features a patchable audio-rate sample and hold with glide for added flexibility.

Features

• Paraphonic synthesizer with authentic dual 3340 analog oscillators for insanely fat music creation
• Pure analog signal path based on legendary VCO design to recreate classic sound performance
• Semi-modular architecture with default routings requires no patching for immediate performance
• Oscillator waveform control blends seamlessly between 5 shapes (tone mod, pulse, sawtooth, triangle, sine)
• Individual pulse width / tone modulation control provides ultimate sounds
• Paraphonic mode allows both oscillators to be independently controlled
• Self-oscillating, multi-mode VCF with dual output (low pass and high pass)
• 2 analog ADSR generators for modulation of VCF and VCA
• Multiple stage analog delay based on legendary BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) technology
• Overdrive circuit adds rich analog warmth and edge to your sounds
• Flexible LFO with five waveform shapes, MIDI clock sync and key sync
• Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation
• 6 controls and 7 buttons give you direct and real time access to all parameters
• Utility functions including attenuators, multiples, slew rate limiter and summers for creative patching flexibility
• 32 in / 24 out jack matrix for an incredible amount of patching options
• Patchable audio-rate sample and hold with glide for added creativity

Specifications

• Synthesizer Architecture:
• Number of oscillators: 2 x V3340
• Type: Analog
• Oscillators: 2 (0.7 Hz to 55 kHz across 4 ranges)
• LFO: 1 (0.01 Hz to 10 kHz)
• VCF: 1 (switchable low pass, band pass or high pass (12 dB/octave slope), dual output
• Envelopes: 2 analog envelope generators
• Connectivity:
• External input: 1/4" TS, unbalanced, 100 kΩ impedance
• Output: 1/4" TRS, balanced, max. 12dBu
• Headphones: 1/4" TRS, balanced
• Headphones output impedance: 8 Ω
• MIDI: In/Out (soft Thru) 5-pin DIN/ 16 channels
• USB: (MIDI) USB 2.0, type B
• USB:
• Type: Class compliant USB 2.0, type B
• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 or higher/ Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher
• Oscillator Section:
• Tune (OSC 1&2): +1/-1 octave (8', 16' or 32') or +10/-10 (full range)
• OSC mix: (linear blend control between OSC 1&2)
• Shape (OSC 1&2): Tone Mod, Square, Sawtooth, Triangular or Sine
• Pulse width: 0 to 100 (OSC 1&2)
• Range (OSC 1&2): 8', 16' or 32' or full range (all 3 LEDs)
• OSC sync: on/off
• Paraphonic: on/off
• LED: Octave (OSC 1&2) 8', 16' or 32' or +/-10 (all 3 LEDs)
• Shape (OSC 1&2): Tone Mod, Square, Sawtooth, Triangular or Sine
• Envelope 1:
• Attack: 300 µs to 5 s (linear attack)
• Decay: 2.4 ms to 10 s (exponential decay)
• Sustain: 0 V to 9 V
• Release: 1.5 ms to 6 s (exponential release)
• Envelope 2:
• Attack: 300 µs to 5 s (linear attack)
• Decay: 2.4 ms to 10 s (exponential decay)
• Sustain: 0 V to 9 V
• Release: 1.5 ms to 6 s (exponential release)
• Sample & Hold Section:
• Rate: 0.26 Hz to 28 Hz (can be clocked from external
• Glide: 500 µs to 1 s
• LED Rate: 0.26 Hz to 28 Hz (can be clocked from external source)
• Slew Rate Limiter Section:
• Slew rate: 1 ms to 3 s
• Portamento time: 0 to 10 s
• Attenuator Section:
• Attenuator 1: +4 dB to -∞
• Attenuator 2: 0 dB to -∞
• Filter Section:
• Cutoff frequency: 10 Hz to 15 kHz
• Resonance: 0 to 10 (capable of self-oscillation)
• Modualtion depth: 0 to 100
• Envelope depth: 0 to 100
• Noise: 0 to 100
• VCA bias: 0 to 100
• Filter mode: high pass, band pass and low pass
• Filter key track: on/off
• LED: Filter mode, high pass, band pass and low pass
• LFO Section:
• Controls Shape: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square and Ramp
• Rate: 0 to 10 (0.01Hz to 10kHz)
• Switches Key sync: on/off
• Shape: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square and Ramp
• Delay Section:
• Time: 25 ms to 640 ms
• Repeats: 0 to 100
• Mix: 0 to 100
• Overdrive Section:
• Drive: 0 to 11
• Tone: 0 to 10
• Level: 0 dB to -∞
• LED Drive amount indicator